Nike ZoomX Streakfly

Name: Nike ZoomX Streakfly
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.5 (24 reviews)

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 6.3 oz · 31/25mm stack · 6mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike ZoomX Streakfly ranks among the stronger racing shoes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 60 runner reviews.

Good

Overall

Good 83

Appearance

Excellent 96

Value

Good 82

Cushioning

Decent 77

Comfort

Decent 72

Durability

Bottom-tier 53

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

96 Very high

Very high 96

External retailer ratings

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What runners say

“Feel like spikes during track workouts and cushioned trainers during longer runs”

5/5 Full review 8 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39

“Got plantar fasciitis from how unprotective/unsupportive they are on road”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“Got torn up quickly; lasted only one season”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Zoom Streak LT 4

“Neutral ride with nice road feel; not much cushion but enough for minimalist preferences”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 14

“Used off-track, they'll get pulled apart by small stones”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“No plate means less impact for injury-prone runners”

5/5 Full review 7 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Bouncy and doesn't corner well in road races”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“Fits pretty tight compared to other Nike running shoes”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Escalante Racer

“First run can be a bit unstable for the ankle until the inner gets your foot's imprint”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“About 200 miles total durability expected”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“Rubber bits on upper wore off after a month of light use”

4/5 Full review 4 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“The ZoomX feels much softer than other race-oriented Nike ZoomX shoes”

5/5 Full review 8 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39

“Road running beats them up quick”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for sprints

“At 6.0 oz, perfect for 5k/10k”

4/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K

“Already showing significant signs of wear under 80 miles”

4/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3

“Cushioning absorbs impact effectively and propels you forward”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw

“Cushion is great, holds up calves nicely, helps save legs”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Zoom Streak LT 4

“In between a fast racer and a marathon shoe”

5/5 Full review 6 mpw training for a half marathon

“Feel great on grass and last much longer that way”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for sprints

“Perfect for grass track reps or hill reps”

4/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3

“Much more comfortable and gentle on the feet than spikes”

4/5 Full review 5 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2

“Should last about 300 miles”

5/5 Full review 6 mpw training for a half marathon

“Midsole gets torn up real easy”

4/5 Full review 4 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Makes an annoying noise on every footstrike”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 14

“Super comfortable but not too durable”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for sprints came from the Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature

Prefer this shoe over another

64% 14/22

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

It weighs 6.5 oz with no plate, and reviewers favor it for track workouts.
Reviewers find the ZoomX foam soft and comfortable for fast sessions.
Reviewers use it for 5K to 10K efforts and intervals.

Cons

Reviewers rate durability 3.6 out of 5, and ten report the midsole and outsole wearing out quickly on roads.
Four reviewers find it unstable and unprotective beyond short, fast runs.
Five reviewers report weak lockdown, a tight fit or poor-quality laces.

ZoomX Streakfly rates 83. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

60 ratings

5/5 31

4/5 24

3/5 2

2/5 1

1/5 2

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 6.3 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 6.5 oz · Women's 6.1 oz
Release: 2023 Q3
MSRP: $170
Stack: 31/25mm
Drop: 6mm

Runner reviews

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So comfortable for running but expensive

4/5

Overall

The Nike ZoomX Streakfly undoubtedly stands out as a top-tier option in the realm of performance running shoes. While it boasts impressive comfort and advanced technology, its premium price tag may leave some potential buyers hesitant.
When it comes to comfort, the ZoomX Streakfly truly shines. The incorporation of Nike's innovative ZoomX cushioning technology provides an unparalleled level of responsiveness and energy return. This feature, coupled with the shoe's lightweight construction, makes it a perfect companion for long-distance runs or high-intensity training sessions. The cushioning not only absorbs impact effectively but also propels you forward, assisting in reducing fatigue during extended workouts.

Murad Durrani · Aug 11, 2023

20 mpw

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

Good Alternative to Spikes When Training

4/5

Overall

This shoe is the best option for High Intesity/Speed workouts other than spikes. The bonus is this shoe is much more comfortable and gentle on the feet than spikes, allowing you to keep on one shoe and run the whole workout without foot discomfort. While this shoe is good at sub 5 minute mile (3:07/km) I also find it good for slower repetitions as long as the goal is a workout. There are some cons with this shoe though. Firstly, the durability is not great due to the material this shoe is made out of. They are also not a stable shoe to do anything other than quicker efforts in, so I find that if I am lifting before my speed session, which I often do, I have to wear different shoes. Overall this shoe serves its purpose well, but is definitely not a daily trainer or a shoe for anything other than fast efforts.

wanttobefaster23 · Aug 6, 2023

5 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2